Julius Rosenwald : Repairing the World.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Diner, Hasia R.

Series:

Jewish Lives

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rosenwald, Julius, 1862-1932.

Rosenwald, Julius.

Businessmen--United States--Biography.

Businessmen.

Jewish businesspeople--United States--Biography.

Jewish businesspeople.

Philanthropists--United States--Biography.

Philanthropists.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (254 pages)

Other Title:

Julius Rosenwald

Place of Publication:

New Haven : Yale University Press, 2017.

Summary:

Julius Rosenwald (1862-1932) rose from modest means as the son of a peddler to immense wealth at the helm of Sears, Roebuck. Yet his most defining legacy stands not upon his business acumen but on the pioneering changes he introduced to the practice of philanthropy. While few may recall Rosenwald's name--he refused to have it attached to the buildings, projects, or endowments he supported--his passionate support of Jewish and African American causes continues to influence lives to this day. This biography of Julius Rosenwald explores his attitudes toward his own wealth and his distinct ideas about philanthropy, positing an intimate connection between his Jewish consciousness and his involvement with African Americans. The book shines light on his belief in the importance of giving in the present to make an impact on the future, and on his encouragement of beneficiaries to become partners in community institutions and projects. Rosenwald emerges from these pages as a compassionate man whose generosity and wisdom transformed the practice of philanthropy itself.

Contents:

Introduction : the forgotten millionaire

Taking advantage of opportunities and luck

Not by bread alone

Some little touch of the divine

A Jew steps in

Conclusion : forgetting Julius Rosenwald.

Notes:

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ISBN:

0-300-23132-6

OCLC:

1280943709